Kyotorphin



Kyotorphin
IUPAC name L-Arginine, L-tyrosyl-
Other names kiotorphin
Identifiers
CAS number 70904-56-2
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(C(=O)NC(CCCN=C(N)N)C(=O)O)N)O
Properties
Molecular formula C15H23N5O4
Molar mass 337.374 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Kyotorphin (L-tyrosyl-L-arginine) is a neuroactive neuromodulator. It has been shown that kyotorphin is present in the human cerebrospinal fluid and that it is lower in patients with persistent pain[2].

References

  1. ^ Takagi H, Shiomi H, Ueda and Amano H (1979) A novel analgesic dipeptide from bovine brain is a possible met-enkephalin releaser. Nature (Lond) 282: 410-412.
  2. ^ K, Kaya K, Hazato T, Ueda H, Satoh M, Takagi H. (1991) Kyotorphin like substance in human cerebrospinal fluid of patients with persistent pain Masui. Nov;40(11):1686-90.